Baesuk (Honey Poached Pears) - Korean Royal Court Cuisine Style

Step 1

Put the sliced ginger into a pot and add the water. Boil over medium high heat until rolling boiling (7 to 8 mins).

Step 2

(At the same time as step Cut the pears into wedge shapes (about 8 pieces). Push through the black peppercorns on the back of the pears (typically 3 peppercorns per slice). You may want to use a chopstick or an equivalent tool to push them deep, so that they don’t fall out. Though, if you don’t like this additional peppercorn flavour, it can be omitted.

Step 3

Discard the ginger from step Add the sliced pears and sugar / honey into the pot. Boil them over low heat for about 10 mins.

Step 4

Remove the pot from the heat and cool down. Chill in the fridge for a few hours. Garnish the drink with some pine nuts before serving. Serve cold or warm.